Bancroft Elementary vs Cosmos Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
477 students
Cosmos Montessori
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
21 students
| Measure | Bancroft Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Cosmos Montessori Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #794 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #33403 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 477 | 21 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 21 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 7.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34% | – |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cosmos Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 37.8).
- •Cosmos Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 56.4%).
- •Cosmos Montessori does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 13.3).
- •Bancroft Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 21.
- •Bancroft Elementary is a public school while Cosmos Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bancroft Elementary better than Cosmos Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Cosmos Montessori ranks higher (75.8 vs 37.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bancroft Elementary and Cosmos Montessori?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bancroft Elementary: 477. Cosmos Montessori: 21. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bancroft Elementary and Cosmos Montessori rank in Minnesota?
Bancroft Elementary is 794th of 923 and Cosmos Montessori is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).